March 9 - 14, 2026
2026 SERF College & Gap Year Fair
The Annual SERF College & Gap Year Fair - 18 years strong - encourages and supports high school students from all backgrounds to explore education after graduation. High school students and their families, including those in all of our neighboring communities, are invited to join us for FREE seminars and workshops with experienced college counselors, and for live conversations with college admissions and gap year representatives. Sponsorships of this event contribute to SERF's mission of funding K-12 educational grants that bring innovation and enrichment to all of our community’s schools.
2026 Fair Happenings & Events
Live College and Gap Year Booths
Saturday, March 14, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
@ Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
Meet IN-PERSON with representatives of college and gap year programs.
How to make the most of the fair? Check back for expert tips.
Live Seminars
Informative In-Person Seminars
Saturday March 14, 12 – 3 PM @ LSRHS
Online Webinars - March 9 - 12
Daily Webinars
Mon, March 9 – Thu, Mar 13
Getting Prepared
Read from some of our best voices on how to make the most of your College Fair experience:
Tips from Fair Pros
- Find out which colleges and gap year programs will be at the fair and write down the ones you want to know more about.
- Make a list of questions that can’t be answered by searching each college’s or gap year program’s websites. “What kind of students are you looking for?” and “What is the atmosphere like on campus and in the surrounding community?” are examples.
- Introduce yourself with eye contact.
- Jot down general impressions and details. These notes may come in handy when you write your essay or visit a school.
- Represent yourself and your school with pride. Representatives want to see students excited about their education and plans for the future.
- Check out other booths when you’re done. You may stumble upon a great college or program you hadn’t considered.
- Take your time – see everything you want to see.
Prepping for College (and the College Fair!)
Understanding College Cost as a Family
Heading to the college fair? Don’t let misconceptions about cost limit your options as you explore. Understanding what affects college cost keeps more choices within reach. Here
Three Unexpected SAT/ACT Prep Strategies That Really Work
When it comes to SAT and ACT prep, students usually hear the same advice: take practice tests, review your mistakes, and study consistently. All good advice. But sometimes,
Becoming Smarter About Money
By Martin Baker, CFP®, CEPA® As the parent of teenagers who are thinking about college, I know that exploring schools that interest you can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, w
